In the U.S. alone, 35 million people suffer from migraine headaches, and the condition is three times more common in women than in men. However, surveys show that fewer than half of sufferers have received a diagnosis from their health-care providers. Do you or someone you know get migraine headaches? Test your knowledge with our migraine quiz.

6.Many people with sinus headaches are incorrectly diagnosed as having migraines.Please select an option

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Question: 6 of 10

7.There’s no cure for migraines.Please select an option

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Question: 7 of 10

8.Migraines are more prevalent among women due to abnormal fluctuations of reproductive hormones.Please select an option

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Question: 8 of 10

9.If they’re taken too often, all migraine medications have the potential to cause rebound headaches.Please select an option

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Question: 9 of 10

10.Lifestyle changes such as getting adequate sleep and eating regular meals are as important as medication in the treatment of migraines.Please select an option

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Question: 10 of 10

1.Migraine headaches are often caused by stress, anxiety or depression.

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true

71%(votes: 4768)

false

27%(votes: 1831)

False. While stress, anxiety and depression can trigger a migraine attack, they do not cause the disorder. Migraine is a genetic neurological disorder. If one parent got migraine headaches, you have a 50% chance of getting them too. If both parents have migraines, your risk is 75%.

False. While stress, anxiety and depression can trigger a migraine attack, they do not cause the disorder. Migraine is a genetic neurological disorder. If one parent got migraine headaches, you have a 50% chance of getting them too. If both parents have migraines, your risk is 75%.

Question: 1 of 10

2.Most migraines occur on one side of the head or face.

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true

80%(votes: 4844)

false

20%(votes: 1235)

True. One of the distinctive characteristics of a migraine attack is the pain is often felt on just one side of the head or face. However, in roughly 40% of cases, the pain is felt on both sides of the head or face.

True. One of the distinctive characteristics of a migraine attack is the pain is often felt on just one side of the head or face. However, in roughly 40% of cases, the pain is felt on both sides of the head or face.

Question: 2 of 10

3.Migraines are almost always accompanied by aura.

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true

36%(votes: 2016)

false

64%(votes: 3652)

False. Although auras are a unique characteristic of a migraine, they occur in only 20% of migraine attacks. Auras typically occur either shortly before or at the onset of pain, and typically last anywhere from five to 60 minutes. The most common type of aura involves visual changes, such as seeing spots, specks or wavy or shimmering lines.

False. Although auras are a unique characteristic of a migraine, they occur in only 20% of migraine attacks. Auras typically occur either shortly before or at the onset of pain, and typically last anywhere from five to 60 minutes. The most common type of aura involves visual changes, such as seeing spots, specks or wavy or shimmering lines.

Question: 3 of 10

4.Almost all women with migraines see a decline in their migraine attacks once they reach menopause.

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true

49%(votes: 2678)

false

51%(votes: 2775)

False. “It’s a common fallacy that once a woman reaches menopause, her migraines will go away,” says neurologist Brian Grosberg, M.D., director of the Inpatient Headache Program at Montefiore Headache Center in New York City. “Two-thirds of women who go through natural menopause will see their migraines improve. But two-thirds who undergo surgical menopause will actually get worse.”

False. “It’s a common fallacy that once a woman reaches menopause, her migraines will go away,” says neurologist Brian Grosberg, M.D., director of the Inpatient Headache Program at Montefiore Headache Center in New York City. “Two-thirds of women who go through natural menopause will see their migraines improve. But two-thirds who undergo surgical menopause will actually get worse.”

True. While the most common type of aura is a visual one, some people have a language aura, which interferes with their ability to speak normally.

True. While the most common type of aura is a visual one, some people have a language aura, which interferes with their ability to speak normally.

Question: 5 of 10

6.Many people with sinus headaches are incorrectly diagnosed as having migraines.

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true

76%(votes: 3998)

false

24%(votes: 1229)

False. It’s actually just the opposite. “Many migraine patients attribute their symptoms to sinus disease or allergies because they may experience sinus pressure, congestion or teary eyes,” says Ana Recober-Montilla, M.D., assistant professor of neurology in the division of headache medicine at University of Iowa Health Care.

False. It’s actually just the opposite. “Many migraine patients attribute their symptoms to sinus disease or allergies because they may experience sinus pressure, congestion or teary eyes,” says Ana Recober-Montilla, M.D., assistant professor of neurology in the division of headache medicine at University of Iowa Health Care.

Question: 6 of 10

7.There’s no cure for migraines.

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true

79%(votes: 4108)

false

21%(votes: 1082)

True. At present, there’s no cure for migraines. The goal of treatment is to help patients become more aware of their triggers and know what they can do to reduce the number of migraine attacks they have.

True. At present, there’s no cure for migraines. The goal of treatment is to help patients become more aware of their triggers and know what they can do to reduce the number of migraine attacks they have.

Question: 7 of 10

8.Migraines are more prevalent among women due to abnormal fluctuations of reproductive hormones.

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true

78%(votes: 4062)

false

22%(votes: 1128)

False. Normal hormonal fluctuations associated with the menstrual cycle can trigger migraines in some women.

False. Normal hormonal fluctuations associated with the menstrual cycle can trigger migraines in some women.

Question: 8 of 10

9.If they’re taken too often, all migraine medications have the potential to cause rebound headaches.

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true

81%(votes: 4108)

false

19%(votes: 968)

False. Using acute medications such as over-the-counter pain relievers or a prescription “triptan” drug more than two or three days per week can often lead to rebound headaches, but daily use of preventive medications (beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, anti-convulsants and certain anti-depressants) does not cause this problem.

False. Using acute medications such as over-the-counter pain relievers or a prescription “triptan” drug more than two or three days per week can often lead to rebound headaches, but daily use of preventive medications (beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, anti-convulsants and certain anti-depressants) does not cause this problem.

Question: 9 of 10

10.Lifestyle changes such as getting adequate sleep and eating regular meals are as important as medication in the treatment of migraines.

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true

97%(votes: 4931)

false

3%(votes: 134)

True. “Good quality and sufficient sleep, regular and balanced meals, regular exercise and stress management are some of the most important things that migraineurs should consider as part of their migraine management,” Ana Recober-Montillasays.

True. “Good quality and sufficient sleep, regular and balanced meals, regular exercise and stress management are some of the most important things that migraineurs should consider as part of their migraine management,” Ana Recober-Montillasays.